Racing Integrity Unit

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc at Rangiora (Grass)Sunday, 7 January 2018


Meeting
Club:	Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc at Rangiora (Grass)
Weather:	Fine
Track:	Dead, Good
Rail:	Not applicable
Stewards:	N Ydgren (Chairman), S Renault, S Wallis
Veterinarian:	Dr S G T Taylor

General

Pre-race blood testing was carried out on selected runners.

Subsequent to its last start trainer D Burrows reported LIGHTWORKOFIT (Race 3) would be restricted to Mobile events. When queried regarding it being nominated for a standing start race today Mr Burrows explained whilst that had been his intention, and still is his preference going forwards, the horse's rating had dropped sufficiently to allow to it enter this race where it was to be drawn unruly from a back mark and therefore granted more room at the start.

Supplementary:

Rangiora HRC - Sunday, 17th December 2017

Race 8 - RANGIORA NEW WORLD SUMMER CUP (HANDICAP PACE)

Stewards have concluded their inquires in relation to the manner CLASINA MARIA (J Young) and PRADAS IDEAL DAHLING (G O'Reilly) were driven in this race.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted driver J Young explained that after reaching the lead near the 2000 metres she had been reluctant to restrain to trail PRADAS IDEAL DAHLING as it had failed to finish the race off when leading at its previous start at Motukarara and felt it was not a horse likely to take her to the passing lane, especially after working in the early stages to take up a forward position. When questioned regarding the horse previously racing well after being driven with cover she confirmed this to be the case however in recent starts the mare had been unlucky and so when receiving a handy barrier draw the connections had decided to try the mare from in front and remove the chance of being unlucky. These instructions were confirmed by Trainer P Young.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted driver G O'Reilly explained that after being left to race parked near the 2000 metres he elected to challenge CLASINA MARIA for the lead as his horse is unsuited to being left to race parked and when no horse came forwards in the early stages with him to offer cover felt his only chance was to wrest the lead off CLASINA MARIA. He added that he felt it was likely that Miss Young would restrain to trail, especially if he applied some pressure, as CLASINA MARIA was a noted sit and sprint horse.

After considering their explanations, Stewards deemed that the actions of drivers Young and O'Reilly were not altogether unreasonable in the circumstances. Notwithstanding this both were advised that their lack of judgement had opened them to query and cautioned them that in future it was expected they make a better assessment of the situation and restrain their runners at an earlier opportunity.

Summary
Swabbing:		RACHMANINOV, TRENDY'S BAD GIRL, ONE OVER DOVER, TO RI ELSIE, HE'S LIKE THE WIND, FRANCO SAXON, VAN LADDIE, STAR COMMANDER
Protests:		Nil
Suspensions:		Nil
Fines:	Race 1	G Smith (QUAESTOR) [Rule 858(b)] - Late to present runner onto track. Fined $100.
	Race 2	R Close (COMFORTABLY NUMB) [Rule 507A] - Late to arrive on course. Fined $100.
	Race 9	P Burrows (SHARKNADO) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner without pacifiers. Fined $100.
	Race 9	J Dunn (PAUL'S VERDICT) [Rule 858(b)] - Presented runner late onto track, under 5 minutes. Fined $200.
Warnings:	Race 2	J Curtin (EASTWOOD KITE) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Manner drove when shifting ground.
	Race 2	A Stuart (TRENDY'S BAD GIRL) [Rule Programme Conditions Reg] - Late to present runner on course.
	Race 2	D Thompson (THE DOORMAN) [Rule Programme Conditions Reg] - Late to present runner on course.
	Race 2	B Waldron (FRANCO GARCIA) [Rule Programme Conditions Reg] - Late to present runner on course.
	Race 8	J Dunn (FRANCO SAXON) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Manner drove when shifting ground.
Bleeders:		Nil
Horse Actions:	Race 1	ABOUT LAST NIGHT - Warned Stands
	Race 2	FRANCO GARCIA - Warned Mobiles
	Race 3	BRITE N LOVELY - Warned Performance
	Race 3	HIGHLAND STAR - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 3	LIGHTWORKOFIT - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial
	Race 4	PETE'S DASH - Warned Mobiles
	Race 5	DRAGON BOY - Warned Stands
	Race 6	CHANGE OF TEMPO - Warned Performance
	Race 6	QUEEN OF THE NITE - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 6	VICTOR TANGO - Veterinary Clearance Required
	Race 7	GABBY'S STAR - Warned Stands
	Race 8	CHRISTIAN LADY - Warned Mobiles
	Race 8	LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificates:		Nil
Driver Changes:		Nil
Late Scratchings:		Nil
Scratching Penalties:	Ineligible from 08/01/2018 until 12/01/2018 inclusive (5 days): LADY TANYA, M'LORD MACKENDON, KOWHAI WHIZ, TESSA'S ROCKET, ADJUDICATOR, KING CYRIL
	Exceptional Circumstances: CULLENS JOY, STELLAR SUCCESS, KING OF HEROES

Race Comments
Race 1	WELCOME TO 2018 TROT Video
OR_m8qkwY6c CRUSADER CONQUEROR - broke near the 300 metres.
ONE OVER DA SKYE - fractious prior to the start and reared on several occasions Broke at the start losing considerable ground.
MONARCO - broke for a short distance near the 2000 metres. Broke approaching the 100 metres and continued on in a break over the line.
QUAESTOR - Trainer G Smith was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to present QUAESTOR onto the track. Trotted roughly on the final bend and then switched to a pace before breaking near the 300 metres. Trainer/driver G Smith advised he intended to add go straights to the filly's gear. Mr Smith also undertook to notify Stewards if anything became apparent in the coming days which could explain the run.
ZONED SCARLETT - hampered near the 50 metres having to shift outwards.
RACHMANINOV - lay inwards on the final bend.
ABOUT LAST NIGHT - swung inwards as the start was effected losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record. Trotted roughly in the middle stages.

Race 2	RANGIORA HRC STEWARDS CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MOBILE PACE Video
UFpbVknALR8 GET THE RHYTHM - held up for clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the home straight.
EASTWOOD KITE - shifted inwards near the 1500 metres causing some difficulty to AWAYOVERNIGHT (M Anderson). Stewards questioned drivers M Anderson and J Curtin regarding this incident. Mr Curtin explained that in his opinion he had maintained an advantage over the inside runner and was therefore entitled to ease it inwards but his runner had hung outwards making this manoeuvre more difficult for him and then AWAYOVERNIGHT in consequence. Notwithstanding this Mr Curtin was issued with a warning for the manner in which he shifted ground and advised it was expected in future he do so with a greater level of care. Raced wide from the 1100 metres.
COMFORTABLY NUMB - driver R Close was fined $100 for being late to arrive on course.
FRANCO GARCIA - broke late in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding.
KARANGA SWEET P - received veterinary treatment post-race for swelling on the inside of the left hind stifle.
AWAYOVERNIGHT - had to be steadied near the 1500 metres when shifted inwards by EASTWOOD KITE. Held up for clear racing room throughout the home straight.

Race 3	NORTH CANTERBURY TROTTING TROT Video
dUVd31yVQvc BRITE N LOVELY - trotted roughly in the middle stages. Gave ground inside the 1000 metres and was distanced at the finish. A post-race veterinary examination showed no apparent abnormalities. A warning was placed on the mare's racing performance. Trainer/driver I Cameron advised it was his intention to retire the mare.
ELLA ABBE - broke at the start losing ground.
ONE OVER DOVER - trotted roughly throughout the home straight. Stewards questioned driver C Thornley regarding the manner he drove near the 500 metres when shifting outwards and making contact with the wheel of WOT UP. Mr Thornley reported his runner had travelled keenly throughout and when he noticed WOT UP weakening rapidly, attempted to shift out however had some difficulty when his horse did not respond. Stewards accepted that Mr Thornley had had some difficulty in shifting wider and clearly that WOT UP was under pressure at the time and this had contributed to the incident however Mr Thornley was advised that in future he is to display a greater level of care.
WOT UP - weakened considerably from the 600 metres. Driver S McNally reported the mare had not backed up from its run at Timaru on 5 January and that when weakening he had sustained a punctured sulky tyre.
KAI TIME - broke at the start losing ground.
HIGHLAND STAR - broke near the 250 metres when leading. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing record.
LIGHTWORKOFIT - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. Slow in the early stages. Stood down to complete one satisfactory trial from a stand.

Race 4	ASHLEY PLAYCENTRE MOBILE PACE Video
gRBHlnHV5IE MISS MAC MALONE - held up early stages of the home straight.
BETTER DECISION - over-raced passing the 1300 metres when being restrained to obtain cover. Denied clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the home straight.
SOUNDS BETTOR - raced wide in the early stages.
OFFICIALDON - raced wide in the early and middle stages.
MEGAGEM - broke for a short distance near the 200 metres having to be steadied. Driver J Curtin advised he did not activate the mare's sliding blinds.
PETE'S DASH - slow leaving the pre-race formation and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding.
HONOUR THE BET - raced wide from the 1200 metres.
LOISSONYA - raced wide in the early stages.
ONEDIN REIGN - raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung inwards leaving the final bend.

Race 5	NORTH CANTERBURY RIDING FOR THE DISABLED HANDICAP TROT Video
N64wMv3ctiI YOUNG STRANGER - broke near the 300 metres.
SONEY BEATT - broke for a short distance when shifting into the passing lane near the 150 metres.
DRAGON BOY - broke shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
BK DAWN - checked near the 50 metres having to be steadied and shifted inwards.
WE'LL MEET AGAIN - lay outwards in the home straight.
HE'S LIKE THE WIND - attempted to improve wide near the 600 metres but was not able to do so despite the efforts of driver G Smith. This gelding failed to run on in the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance, trainer/driver G Smith could offer no explanation and advised it was his intention to have the gelding undergo veterinary tests during the week and undertook to notify the Stewards of any findings.
LE LIEVRE'S GIFT - broke racing into the first bend. Trotted roughly at various stages of the run home.
GEE UP NEDDY - broke near the 100 metres and shifted inwards abruptly.

Race 6	ASHLEY RUGBY CLUB PACE Video
U7YZAiRQSeM QUEEN OF THE NITE - broke racing into the first bend. A warning was placed on the filly's racing record.
CHRISTIE MARIE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
SKIPPERLAND - broke at the start.
VICTOR TANGO - checked by QUEEN OF THE NITE on the first bend and broke. Gave ground on the final bend. Driver J Morrison reported the gelding had been uncomfortable in its action so elected to ease it out of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed general soreness with the on course Veterinarian recommending the horse be further examined in the coming days. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance.
SOCIAL MEDIA - broke at the start.
I CAN REMEMBER - raced wide in the early stages. Driver L O'Reilly advised that a sulky tyre deflated on the final bend.
PEMBROOK BLUE - raced wide in the early stages.
LETS HUSTLE - swung inwards at the start losing ground.
PINE CONE - checked rounding the first bend by a breaking runner. Held up for clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the home straight.
CHANGE OF TEMPO - hampered in the early stages. Raced roughly throughout and took no competitive part in the race. When questioned regarding the performance, driver J Dunn advised the filly had paced indifferently throughout and had been cross-firing which he attributed to racing on a grass track. Trainer B Taylor advised he would make gear alterations prior to the filly's next start. A warning was placed on the filly's racing performance.
BEAU VISTA - hampered rounding the first bend.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - checked rounding the first bend by a breaking runner. Held up in the early stages of the run home.

Race 7	MISTER SEVEN UP PACE Video
ga10YudHdPg The track was upgraded to good prior to the start of this race.
TAKE AFTER ME - tangled away.
JULIA LADY - Trainer S Adlam advised that the mare was racing in foal. Tangled away.
HOTDIGGETTYCULLEN - tangled away. Weakened leaving the final bend.
PRADAS IDEAL DAHLING - broke at the start. Got its head up and raced erratically when held up by a tiring runner on the final bend. Paced roughly near the 250 metres.
GABBY'S STAR - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
COPPERHEAD ROSE - tangled away. Raced wide in the early stages.
AWAYTOCULLECT - hung inwards in the early stages of the home straight.
RED MOON RISING - hung inwards in the early stages of the home straight.

Race 8	CANTERBURY HONDA LTD MOBLIE PACE Video
Npr-pa10gxo FRANCO SAXON - held up for clear racing room until late in the run home. Driver J Dunn was cautioned for the manner in which he shifted ground near the 70 metres. Mr Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners.
ENGLISH ROSE - checked near the 1500 metres. Raced wide from the 1000 metres. Improved four wide from the 600 metres. Lay inwards on the final bend.
LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN - broke when racing over the crossing near the 1500 metres checking trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
MR ASIA - checked near the 1500 metres. Raced wide from the 1400 metres.
OHOKA JOHNNY - raced wide from the 1400 metres.
MISTER SLICK - over-raced in the score up and broke briefly. Hampered near the 50 metres and had to be steadied.
SAMSKARA - driver B Orange advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking.
NUI BA DEN - checked near the 1500 metres. Raced four wide from the 600 metres.
CHRISTIAN LADY - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the mare.
STOMPEM - checked near the 1500 metres. Had to be steadied for a short distance near the 70 metres when awkwardly positioned close to the sulky of FRANCO SAXON which was shifting outwards.
MAD LU LI - checked near the 1500 metres.

Race 9	DUAL SULKY HELPERS MOBILE PACE Video
e0y0VZ24aP0 The start was delayed due to SHARKNADO requiring a knee boot to be re-fitted.
VAN LADDIE - when questioned regarding the improved performance, co-trainer K Barron advised the gelding had been unlucky at its last start when held up for clear running. He added that the horse had benefited from a favourable draw today and received an economical run throughout.
BRIDGET BLUE CHIP - raced wide in the early stages.
BLINGITON - raced wide in the early stages.
PEGASUS KOMMANDER - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early stages of the run home.
DUNDEE LADY - paced roughly in the home straight.
STOP MEANS STOP - held up for clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the home straight.
PAUL'S VERDICT - Driver J Dunn was fined $200 after being late to take his drive and in consequence presented the gelding onto the track with under five minutes to start time.
SHARKNADO - presented without the notified pacifier. Trainer P Burrows fined $100. Held up for clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the home straight. Mr Burrows advised the gelding would be turned out for a spell.

Race 10	AMBERLEY TC AT RANGIORA ON WAITANGI DAY MOBILE PACE Video
nQ0-A9JBSWI MONGOLIAN MARS - hung inwards when improving wide on the final bend and in the early stages of the run home.
HIGHLAND REIGN - held up in the early stages of the run home.
JACKALACK SUE - the connections advised the mare would be racing in foal.
MOSSDALE ROSE - Stewards issued driver R May with a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 250 metres when shifting ground and striking the sulky wheel of ONE BIG FELLA. Mr May defended the charge with this being opened and adjourned sine die.
MIGHTY AMERICAN - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight.
STAR COMMANDER - raced wide in the early stages until being taken forward to lead near the 1400 metres.
ONE BIG FELLA - sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 250 metres which came free of the rim.
HAVINARAVUP - raced roughly in the early stages and had to be steadied.